Vietimui

Vietimui is a form sometimes encountered in Lithuanian text, but it is generally regarded as a nonstandard spelling. The standard dative singular form of the noun viktima (victim) is viktimui, used to indicate the indirect object “to the victim” or “for the victim.” Vietimui is commonly understood as a misspelling arising from phonetic confusion or typographical error, and is not recommended for formal writing.

In standard usage, viktima denotes a person who has suffered harm, and viktimui appears in sentences such as “Prašome suteikti pagalbą viktimui” (Please provide aid to the victim). The form viktimui follows Lithuanian noun-morphology patterns for indicating the recipient of an action. Writers are advised to rely on dictionaries and language usage guidelines to avoid nonstandard spellings.

Etymology and related terms: viktima derives from the Latin victima, adapted into Lithuanian through historical language contact. Related concepts in related fields include viktimologija (victimology) and discussions of victims’ rights, which often appear in legal and social discourse in Lithuanian. The correct spelling viktimui is typically preferred in official texts, academic writing, and media.

See also: viktima, viktimologija, Lithuanian grammar, victimology, victims’ rights.